Yaps & YelpsYaps & YelpsYaps & YelpsYaps & Yelps Journal of Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club Inc October November 2012 No 5

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Pat Walsh & her young Keeshund, Angel scored a perfect 100 out of 100

in Rally O Advanced

Terrific news!! Allison & Kelly

Allison Harvey & her Shetland Sheepdog, Kelly, have recently been awarded their Agility Championship,

the highest possible award in Agility.

Well done Pat

& Angel

Welcome to our new members Training your dog is fun & owning an obedient dog is a pleasure

28/7/2012 Angus & Charissa Cameron with Lulu Karin & Duncan Cunningham with Bronx Karen & Glenn Dickings with Stick & Twiggy Anna, Helena & Glen Dominish with Huxley Danielle Ellis & Sean Gaudron with Raffy Mikhail Feigin with Toby Barbara Hodel with Shellbe Geri Kerr with Jessie Gila Levy with Tessa Ian McEwan with Sammi Frankie & Simon Moore with Jaxon Sue Musgrove with Lochie Leoney & Glenn Pritchard with Arrow & Dallas David & Kim Roche with Kody Lea Sakhrani with Lovy Diane Vallins & Peter Bedrossian with Chance 11/8/2012 Jeanie & Eric Atkinson with Indigo Jeanne & Clara Atkinson with Xena Scott Ballinger with May Nicole, Mark & Keri Burton with Jack Chris Coughlan & Keryl Page with Queenie Jayne & Peter Jones with Chilli & Peppa Debra & Ian McGill with Barney Robyn & Zachary O’Donoghue with Aesha Janelle Woodlands with Poppy & Mudgee

25/8/2012 Svetlana, Tanya, Fred & Anatoli Dligatch with Lissi Wendy Goffet & Sam Andrews with Zoe Lucy, Karen & Jack Forbes with Poppy Julie-Anne Martin with Clay Jerzy Narkiewicz with Bella Dianne & Steven Provest & Pinlat Pantaworn with Missy Jennie, Leah & Cae Tolman with Stanley & Lexi Joy Spearing with Maddie Hannah & Annette Sutcliffe with Abbie & Archie 22/9/2012 Jane Brooks with Remi Trish Hendry with Lucy Cass & Kevin Lugg with Rusty Richard, Julianne, Michael & Daniel Pascoe with Mia Jenny Paul with Molly Janette Toll with Idris Rosemarie, Angus, Natalie & Trevor Zehnder with Elly

Farewell Gyspy

Maisongabbi Likea Fly JDM, ADM, JDO, SDX, GDX, SPDX It is thanks to Karin Bridge that I got Gypsy. Karin came up to the club with her new Papillon puppy Joey and I fell in love.

A year later in 2001 Gypsy came to live with us and it didn't take long for her to win a place in our hearts.

She no longer waits at the door for me, or sleeps on my bed. She is not there to boss Toby and Jester and to travel to trials with our friends but she is always in my heart.

Maggie

Congratulations on your promotion

21.7.12

Simone Hulse & Kermit to 2nd Class Pookie van Rooyen & Phoebe to 2nd Class Ami Coster & Danny to 2nd Class

28.7.12

Danielle Heath & Sam to 2nd Class Charlotte Heath & Max to 2nd Class

30.7.12

Mel Duker & Bodhi to 3rd Class

4.8.12

Sharlene Chadwick & Carter to 3rd Class Pauline Dickerson & Bronte to 3rd Class Jane Carpenter & Tasha to 3rd Class

11.8.12

Peggy Todd & Biddy to 3rd Class

18.8.12

Brenda McCloud & Indy to 2nd Class Sarah Bryce & Rumpole to 2nd Class

Karin Connors & Izzy to 2nd Class

Denise Wigney & Tyson to 2nd Class Jennie Tolman & Lexi to 2nd Class Deborah Killick & Sasha to 2nd Class Carol May & Maui to 2nd Class

1.9.12

Simone Hulse & Kermit to 3rd Class Pam Louie & LavenderRose to 3rd Class Georgia Henderson & Hugo to 2nd Class Jane & Indi to 2nd Class Janelle Woodward & Mudgee to 2nd Class

8.9.12

Frankie Moore & Jaxon to 2nd Class Madeleine Luchsinger & Nelson to 2nd Class Kirstyn Gustafson & Cleo to 2nd Class

15.9.12

Roseanne Barnes & Shunti to 2nd Class Robert Frazer & Kaiser to 2nd Class

22.9.12

Ami Coster & Danny to 3rd Class

Change to training time for CCD, CD, Open & UD Classes 4.00pm from Saturday 6 October 2012

1.15 pm Fancy Dress - lots of prizes for the Christmas, Cleverest, Prettiest & Dog & Owner look-a-like costumes

2.15 pm Games - like the Good O race, egg & spoon race, knickers race & a few other surprises if there’s time

Afternoon tea - please bring a plate of goodies for all to share Our raffle will be drawn during the afternoon

Please add something to the basket on the veranda prior to party day

Thank you to Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital for donating the prizes

Fun for EveryoneFun for Everyone

24 November24 November 1.00 1.00 -- 4.00pm4.00pm

Monday night Rally O

Classes are from 7.00pm to 9.00pm

On the first Monday of each month we hold a class for those interested in learning the RO exercises

Novice, Advanced & Excellent courses are set for each session

It’s a great fun activity & the dogs really enjoy the enthusiastic verbal praise & interactions which are a vital part of Rally O

Members in 3rd Class or above are welcome

Members in 2nd Class can ask to be assessed & if your dog is ready you will be able start

the Monday night classes Ask Judy Perrin, Gael Goldsack or Ginny Legh

Sit

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A talk everyone should attend

Fitness in Training Fitness in Training

by Kristine Edwards by Kristine Edwards

7.30pm on Wednesday, 24 October 2012 in the NSDTC Clubhouse

Kristine is a qualified Physiotherapist & has a Masters Degree in Animal Physiotherapy.

She has been treating animals for over 9 years & offers Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy & Acupuncture for all kinds of animals at Sydney Animal Physiotherapy.

No charge, but If you want to attend enter your name on the list at the registration table

Vale

Dawn Howell . Dawn passed away on 23 July 2012. She was actively involved with her Kelpies in many aspects of dog training including agility, obedience, tracking, herding & Delta Pets as Therapy .

Dawn was an integral member of Brush Farm Dog Training Club & was their Trial Secretary for many years & many trials! She also belonged to Northern Suburbs, Metropolitan Mid Week & Hills DTCs.

Dawn was a foundation member of the Parramatta International Agility Club. Her dogs Capella & Whist have returned to live with their breeder in Grafton.

Your bright, happy face & enthusiasm for anything to do with dogs is sadly missed at Northern Suburbs DTC

Go in peace Dawn.

Dawn on the trip to WA which she & Wendy Johnston took, with their five Kelpies, to compete in

the Agility Nationals in 2010

But then comes the day that we enter a trial, He's NON COMPUS MENTUS, completely SENILE! He bombed on the heeling, the "recall" no better, And THEN on the "down" he made love to a Setter. So then as I stand looking grey as a stone, I utter out loud, "Well, he works great at home." From the judge’s expression, he thinks I'm insane, For no dog has acted quite so inane. From this I have come to one brilliant conclusion, My dog rates first place in the art of illusion.

Author unknown.......

Oh darn, I'm dejected, my gosh but I'm sad, My obedience dog is driving me MAD! When we practice at home ... why, he works like a dream, Puts on a performance that rates high esteem. His recalls are groovy, he "drops" like a flash, He "fronts" with precision, what more could I ask? The high jump he clears with incredible flair, The dumbbell held high as he soars through the air. The broad jump's no challenge, he clears it with ease, As he soars on high just as smug as you please. On sits and on downs, well ... he's BETTER than steady, Doesn't move one iota, doesn't sniff or get heady.

The Basket Case

Puppy Pages

Dogs & cars Some love car travel, some hate it,

most can be taught to like it as it usually leads to fun!

Transporting dogs in cars

• Dogs should be restrained in moving vehicles

• There are a number of body harnesses on the market designed for use with seat

belts or child seat anchor points

• A dog should never be restrained just by their collar as the risk of spinal injury in an

accident is very high

• They must travel in the back seat or boot section of station wagons

• It is illegal to let a dog travel on your lap in the front seat - heavy fines apply!

In the case of a collision the dog can be thrown through the windscreen or if an

airbag is triggered, the dog can be severely injured or killed

• If your dog travels frequently in a car, consider installing a cargo barrier or a crate

• Dogs should always wear their normal collar with identification tags

• If you like to leave the windows open, purchase a plastic expandable grill from a pet

shop or a window sock so the dog gets air but cannot hang their head out of the

window or risk eye injury from flying debris

How to deal with a dog who suffers from car sickness

Some dogs (especially young puppies) can suffer from severe car sickness. It may

make dogs reluctant to get into a car.

See the tips on opposite page if your dog is afraid or worried about car travel

Dogs are less likely to suffer from car sickness if

• They travel in the back seat (with an approved safety harness) or are properly

restrained in the back of a station wagon

• They can see the world around them

• They have plenty of fresh air (or benefit from the car’s air conditioning)

• They do not have a full stomach

• They have been slowly accustomed to car travel & know there is a reward coming at

the end of the trip such as a walk in the park, a food treat or a game in the garden

• Start by driving only about 5 houses up the road & returning home

• Once you have stopped the car, praise & reward them before letting them out

• Repeat this for the next 3-4 days, then very slowly increase the distance travelled

• Reward the dog (with a small treat) & lots of quiet praise if they get in willingly &

again when you get home before they exit the car

If you have a reluctant traveller, try these tips

• A step or ramp makes entry/exit easier (see photos below for a cheap, easy ‘step’)

• Open the car door in the backyard or if you don’t have a safely fenced area, put

your dog on a long lead

• Call your dog & praise & reward them as soon as they reach you & the car

• Now let them see you place some very tempting treats on the back seat or boot

tray (or you can throw your dog’s favourite toy it into the car to tempt them)

• Encourage them to voluntarily get into the car to get the treats or toy

• Tell them to ‘wait’ or ‘stay’ for a few seconds then let them get out (slowly)

• Repeat daily for 2-3 days until they are happy to get quietly in & out of the car

• Gradually increase the time you ask them to stay quietly in the car with the door

shut. Keep reassuring them & rewarding good behaviour.

• If your dog starts to show signs of stress, reduce the distance travelled again & build

up more slowly

Fern & Bonny ‘wait’ for the ‘OK’ cue to get out

Bonny quietly walks onto the step

Fern ‘waits’ with her front legs on the step

The ‘step’ is made from a up-turned office crate. Bathroom carpet has been taped to the bottom to provide a non-slip surface. It works well for sedans & station wagons. A ramp is better for higher vehicles.

The first & most important thing is to relax!

Puppies bark. Puppies bite. Puppies potty in the house. Puppies have little fear periods. Most important - puppies are not small dogs - they are puppies (aka BABIES) so just relax & enjoy it because it is temporary.

Second, make sure the puppy gets out & about to meet people & see new things - but don’t get all freaky about it! The puppy will not be ruined if she doesn’t watch Puppy Einstein DVD’s or go to Puppy Head Start Class. Freaky, uptight owners are the bane of a puppy’s existence (see above - RELAX).

Third, you can’t spoil a baby - or a puppy. Be nice. Puppies don’t need “corrections” - just manage their environment. This means put out of reach the remote control, shoes, cell phones, etc - if something gets ruined or peed on - well DUH! - who is the puppy & who is the adult? Manage the environment.

Fourth, take a lot of pictures - especially silly ones.

My latest puppy is five months old. She doesn’t know the word ‘no’ because she doesn’t hear it & nobody is allowed to ‘correct’ her. We reward what we want to see more of, ignore what we don’t appreciate, manage her environment & teach alternate behaviours (a puppy cannot jump on you if she’s sitting for example). And guess what? She’s a sweet, fun, happy puppy who loves to learn.

Too soon the puppy is grown & old - and gone. And your heart will break. So just cherish all that is wonderful along the way - including the puddles, chewed up remotes & wild hair. And did I mention RELAX?!

Thanks to a Bernese Mountain Dog Owner

Puppies - all you need to know

60th Anniversary Open Day Ku-ring-gai Veterinary Hospital

Some of our members presented a short demonstration to support our Patron Dr Angus Ross & his partner Dr Jamie Geddes, the Directors of KVH. We included puppy training (thank you Sean & Raffy) then Tilly, Tully Yogi, Jemma & Bonny showed how to do tricks such as ‘shake’, ‘hi 5’, rollover, speak, hand targeting & a few dance steps such as weaving between legs.

Australian Support Dogs at NSDTCAustralian Support Dogs at NSDTC

On Saturday 18th August, we were privileged to welcome a team of four from ASDOG (Australian Support Dogs) who made a presentation to an audience of club members. As there was standing room only, the interest was not in doubt.

The ASDOG team consisted of Sheree with her working Support Dog, “Jade”; Ann, the puppy coordinator, with her current two eight month old trainee Support Dog puppies, “Ebony” and “Chelsea”; Marjorie with her retired Support Dog, “Cassie” and Pauline, the training coordinator, with her own dog “Amica”.

Pauline introduced the team and gave us an overview of the ASDOG organization that has recently received accreditation from Assistance Dogs International.

The organisation is a registered charity that chooses, raises and trains suitable dogs for people with disabilities to enable them to lead an improved quality of life with greater independence. The dogs are trained to live and work confidently with the recipients in their home and help them with their own particular needs, whether it be shopping, taking trips on public transport, going to work or social events.

Sheree took over, telling us about her own particular Support Dog, “Jade”, and how she helped in daily routine tasks. Sheree lives independently despite her spinal cord injury, which has left her a quadriplegic confined to a wheel chair. “Jade” helps with daily tasks of dressing and undressing, opening and closing doors, turning on and off lights and other household appliances, picking up objects, shopping, banking etc. Sheree is able to spend most of her day and night with the help of “Jade”, without the assistance of her carer.

Ann and Marjorie both contributed to the demonstration with the puppies and retired dog.

You may see some of these dogs at training soon in their distinctive orange capes that identify the dogs as trained, or trainee assistance dogs.

There are many ways that individual NSDTC members could help ASDOG as they need assistance with puppy raising and training, temporary accommodation for a working dog if the recipient is admitted to hospital or unable to care for the dog, walking assistance dogs that perhaps don’t get enough exercise, homing of retired support dogs or puppies that are deemed unsuitable for support work. Of course donations are always welcome and are tax deductible.

If you are interested in helping the ASDOG organisation, please contact them via the link on the NSDTC website.

AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT DOGSAUSTRALIAN SUPPORT DOGSAUSTRALIAN SUPPORT DOGSAUSTRALIAN SUPPORT DOGS

Training dogs to assist people with physical disability

Stewards needed for our Rally O Trial Sunday 6 January 2013 at 6.00pm

Training will be given so everyone can volunteer

Please contact Ginny Legh on 9489 1554 or write your name on the sheet in the clubhouse

Help !!

Please

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President’s Report 2011-2012 Vickie Dean The last year at Northern Suburbs Dog Training Club has been quite a busy one. We continue to have a large number of members involved in a wide variety of dog related activities.

I would like to personally thank all of the members who have helped out with club activities during the year. Although many of you may feel that your work goes unnoticed, I can assure you it is very much appreciated. Special thanks must go to our secretary, Gael Goldsack, treasurer, Ngaire Chant & our Chief Instructors, Judy Perrin, Keith Langley & Jenny Hamilton. They put in many hours of work each week to ensure that the club functions well.

This year has seen an increase in the popularity of Rally O or rally obedience. NSDTC has embraced this ‘new’ dog sport under the capable leadership of Ginny Legh & her enthusiastic instructors with classes held on Monday nights . Many of the Rally O exercises are obedience exercises we can also include in our Saturday classes & the new form of trialling provides many people, who may not trial in regular obedience, the opportunity to earn titles. Many club members have earned their Rally O Novice Title & are working towards their Advanced Title & two, Ngaire Chant & Penny Dalzell, have already achieved their Rally O Excellent Title. We are fortunate to have one of our members, Di Hollett, certified as a Rally O judge; she has provided expert advice to our rally participants.

Our Saturday obedience classes provide hundreds of members with the chance to enjoy some fun with their dogs & learn skills to equip them as responsible dog owners. Both dogs & handlers have the chance to socialise & many members have commented that the classes have greatly improved their relationship with their dogs. Our wonderful instructors, under the watchful eye of Chief Instructor, Judy Perrin, are always willing to share their expertise and assist members with any problems.

Our obedience trial, held in May, was a very successful day with quite a large number of entries. As well as the regular CCD, CD, Open, UD & UDX rings we also ran a number of Rally O rings. Thank you to all those people who helped on the day; our judges, stewards, caterers & especially our trial secretary & miracle worker, Eve Park, & our trial manager, Andy Seitz, who didn’t stop working all day.

Interest in agility continues to increase & many club members have had success gaining qualifications & titles at trials throughout the year. The club was well represented at the National Agility Trial in Sydney in June, having more people making it into finals than any other club. Thanks must go to the instructors who give up their time to teach the many skills needed for success in agility, especially our chief instructors Keith Langley & Jennifer Hamilton.

We have purchased new agility equipment this year in order to comply with rule changes from Dogs NSW. Much of our equipment is now lightweight & therefore easier for our instructors to set up. We also purchased two sets of timing gates which have already been used at our successful agility trials in February & August. Again, thanks must go to all those who helped to make these trials so successful, particularly our trial secretary, Tsuey Hiu & trial manager, Jane Hempel.

On a very wet day in June the club also ran a Dances with Dogs Competition. Penny Dalzell spent many hours planning the competition & coordinated a friendly & hard working group of people who assisted on the day. Again thanks to all our judges, stewards & volunteers.

In short we continue to be a busy & successful dog training club, involved in many types of dog related activities. I am grateful for the support & assistance you have offered me in my first year as president & look forward to another positive year in 2013.

Report from Chief Instructor Obedience 2011-2012 Judy Perrin 2011/12 has seen Northern Suburbs continue to give basic obedience classes for many busy families who only come to seek help to educate a puppy or retrograde nine month old, out of control dog, into the well mannered family member.

On a sad note, the club said, go in peace, to members Jenny Cumming & Dawn Howell. Both ladies were active, involved & great members of Northern Suburbs. We said a sad goodbye to dogs Clancy, Cleo, Keshi, Gazza, Bazza & Gypsy, all bound for Rainbow Bridge.

Our active instructors number forty two again with the welcoming into our ranks of another two gentlemen, John & Kim. Happily four more members have just started their instructor training.

Rally Obedience is flourishing with well over thirty titles gained -from Novice to Excellent - all in the first year!

We ran Rally O at our Obedience Trial & have another upcoming Rally O Trial in January. The Rally O training sessions on Monday evenings are attracting many newcomers.

We welcomed four prospective judges to our Rally O mock trials & enjoyed the opportunity to work with them.

The KK9 award is gaining in popularity with twenty five members qualifying in 2011-12.

Titles in Obedience were gained by club members in CCD, CD & Open. Also, titles were gained in 'Retrieving Ability for Gundogs' & 'Dances with Dogs'. DWD training after class was followed by a competition which was enjoyed by both participants & spectators.

Members showed the public how to do it in demonstrations of obedience - & a little disobedience at the St Ives Show, the Festival on the Green, the West Lindfield Church fete & the St Ives Pet Expo.

We are about to try out a change of time for our trialling classes during the summer months to avoid the discomfort felt by many dogs in the middle of the day. Classes will be held at 4pm from the beginning of October.

Our club awards were made to very deserving members: Ginny as Senior of the Year, Annabel as Junior of the Year & Penny as Club Champion.

In an effort to retain our 'best team name' in the Interclub Challenge' we fielded two teams. We did not win the wine as the hosts, Hills District, did not award prizes, we did not win the Challenge but we DID have a fantastic day trying!

A Ringcraft session was held by DogsNSW judges Judith Walder & Linda Dibbin who gave our new trailers an insight into the mind of a judge & an understanding of the standards required.

For us, the instructors, we have a smart new uniform shirt & the gift of a thank you dinner for both us & other club officials. A great evening to socialise & to eat food cooked by someone else.

Finally, our lessons are becoming a tad more expensive, the standard of instructing remains excellent & we blame the price rise - as does everyone else - on the Carbon Tax!

To my wonderful instructors, both great & small, a huge "thank you". For stretching your brains to conjure up 5 ways of teaching one exercise, for managing to control your Blood Pressure & for giving up your gardening, sewing, cooking, sleeping time, rugby watching, reading, relaxing to make our club work I say again "thanks".

Without you there would be no club & no dog training. Ku-ring-gai would be awash with un-controlled dogs.

Report from Chief Instructor Agility 2011-2012 Jennifer Hamilton Thank you to Keith Langley for his time, effort and work achieved up to the end of the financial year. This report serves for the short period from July 2012 after taking over from Keith. Thanks also for the support from the club and committee where many hours and effort is spent on thankless tasks and stewards and members who assisted at the recent agility trial. I am pleased to report that Saturday morning and Monday evening classes are running smoothly as did the agility trial on Sunday 5 August with over 700 entries, with the all courses and presen-tation finishing well before sun down. Four (4) new members have joined our ranks recently. The Agility section attracts new members, not only due to the club's clear organisation, structure and standards but for the equipment we have at Northern Suburbs. Thank you.

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My poor boy Bill

Billy Hollett with the latest in hair styling - yes! that’s a hair curler under the bandage. He’s now sporting an

Elizabethan collar so he can’t scratch his ear

Hey, I’m trying to tell you something!!

A Healthy Dog is

a Happy Dog

A Healthy Dog is

a Happy Dog

Summer is coming

It’s a wonderful time for holidays, Christmas with all the goodies, BBQ’s, visits to dog friendly beaches & walks in bushland.

Heat stress

Most at risk are: � Young pups & elderly dogs. � Breeds with shortened muzzles such as Boxers, Staffordshire & British Bull Terriers. � Heavy or long coated breeds.

Preventive measures

� Exercise your dog in the early morning or late evening. � Make sure they have deeply shaded areas all day where they can stay cool & away from biting flies & other insects. � Provide a number of water bowls, just in case one is emptied or your dog decides to have a wet down in their water bowl! Bowls should be heavy so they can’t be knocked over. � Whenever possible bring your dog inside the house during the hottest part of the day. � Never leave your dog in a car on a warm day. The temperature can rise from 25˚ to 50˚ in less than ten minutes. Brain damage & death can follow quickly. � Long or heavy coated dogs are often more comfortable when stripped or clipped (never shave them as the coat protects from sunburn & biting insects & acts as insulation against sudden changes in temperature).

Please re-read the section on heat stress & your dog in the Club Information Manual. This covers heat stress in detail. Remember heat stroke is a veterinary emergency. Parasites & other creepy crawlies

� Fleas & ticks thrive in the higher temperatures & can cause major health problems. � Spiders & snakes are far more active in hot weather. � Discuss flea & tick preventative measures with your vet. Whatever program is suggested please make sure you follow it exactly. In addition use your fingers to check all over your dog every day for ticks. Christmas goodies, parties & BBQ’s

A lot of the goodies we eat at festive times can be toxic for dogs - never feed dogs

� chocolate of any type � grapes & raisons � fatty off cuts & scraps of ham & BBQ meats � avocados � onions - cooked or raw � macadamia nuts � garlic - in large amounts � alcohol � Xylitol (artificial sweetener) � kernels from stone fruits

Have a special bowl full of dog treats at the table for those who want to indulge the dog!

� Foil gift wrap & metallic ribbons are big no-no’s. � Make sure food gifts are out of reach. NB. Gutsy dogs will climb on chairs to get them!! � Make sure pups cannot get at the cords of Christmas tree lights.

It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fun & company of your canine friend....... but beware - dogs can suffer health problems during Sydney’s hot & often humid summer months

Trial Results Your dog’s Title achievement will be recorded

in Yaps & Yelps on completion of a NSDTC Application for a Title Trophy form

Obedience CDD = Community Companion Dog CD = Companion Dog CDX = Companion Dog Excellent UD = Utility Dog UDX = Utility Dog Excellent O.CH = Obedience Champion

Sandy Fry & Heath

19.9.12

CD Title

Judy Perrin & Fernie 16.10.11

Rally O RN = Rally Novice RA = Rally Advanced RE = Rally Excellent RAE = Rally Advanced Excellent

Penny Dalzell & Enniskey Tricia Nicola & Mindi Anna Steel & Kofi Penny Dalzell & Enniskey

6.5.12 15.7.12 19.5.12 1.7.12

RA Title RN Title RA Title RE Title

Tracking TD = Tracking Dog Test 1, 2, 3 or 4. TDX =Tracking Dog Excellent. T.CH = Tracking Champion

Sandra Fry & Heath 19.8.12 Tracking Dog Championship

AD = Agility Dog JD = Jumping Dog SD = Snooker Dog GD = Gamblers Dog SPD = Strategic Pairs O=Open X= Excellent M=Masters are added to the above as more advanced titles are gained

Agility

Barbara Rogleff & Lyla Barbara Roglef & Jilla Karin Bridge & Gracie

GD Title SD Title GDX Title JD Title GD Title

8.9.12 9.9.12 4.8.12 1.7.12 8.9.12

Herding

Wendy Johnston & Kelly Wendy Johnston & Quix

5.8.12 15.9.12

Herding Pre Trial Title - PT Herding Started A Title - HSA(s).

Gun Dog NRA = Novice Retrieving Ability Test ORA = Open Retrieving Ability Test

NRA Title

Big smiles all round for

Janene Branc & Zircon

after coming 1st in Novice Agility

at NSDTC - his first quali!

TRAINING is held in the Dog Rings, St Ives Showground every Saturday, February - November inclusive. NB. No training on Public Holidays

OBEDIENCE: Saturdays 3.00 - 4.00pm Puppies, Adv Puppies, First, Adv First, Second & Third classes Every second Saturday Classes start for New Members & New Puppies Saturdays 1.30 - 2.30pm Fourth (CCD & CD) & Fifth (CDX) Classes Saturdays 12.30 - 1.30pm Sixth (UD) Class

Mondays 7.00 - 9.30pm Rally O training. For dogs in 3rd class or above Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30pm Training for Instructors only AGILITY: Beginners First Saturday of the month All levels Saturdays 9.00 - 12 noon Night Agility Mondays , Adv level only, 7.00 - 9.30pm FLYBALL: All levels Alternate Saturdays 2.15 - 2.45pm

Dogs must be at least 1 year old & in Third Class or above to start Agility or Flyball

• New Members - Enrolment by 2.15 pm please.

• All dogs must be FULLY IMMUNISED (Veterinary Certificate required plus 2 weeks from date of last vaccination). Please read NSDTC Vaccination Policy opposite.

• Junior Members are 12 to 15 years of age.

• Training equipment (leads, training collars, etc) can be purchased at the Clubhouse.

MEMBERSHIP FEES: for full financial year - 1 July to 30 June

• Single $40 ($20 joining fee & $20 annual subscription)

• Junior Members $30 ($10 joining fee & $20 annual subscription)

• Pensioners & other $30 ($10 joining fee & $20 annual subscription) bona fide concessions

• Family Membership $50 ($30 joining fee & $20 annual subscription)

• Those joining 1 January to 31 May receive a $10 reduction in membership fee

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEES are due by 30 June each year.

GROUND FEES: $5 per dog for all members per morning or afternoon session Juniors & Pensioners pay $2.

YAPS & YELPS: The Club journal is available at the enrolment table. Yaps & Yelps can also be viewed on our website www.nsdogtraining Articles for Yaps & Yelps are welcomed & may be left at the table or emailed to The Editor, Ginny Legh at ginny.l@tpg.com.au

All you’ll need to know

NB. Agility New memberships

can only be accepted on Saturday afternoons

4th-6th classes at 4.00pm during daylight saving

PARKING

• Parking for Club Members ,who are not instructing or doing other club related duties, is to the LEFT of the road as you enter the showground.

• The parking area on the right, nearer the Clubhouse, is for ‘on duty’ Club Members who need to leave their dogs, carry equipment, etc.

Thank you.

NSDTC Inc VACCINATION POLICY Up-dated September 2010

· NSDTC requires a minimum C3 (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus) vaccination administered after the age of 12 weeks for all puppies less than 12 months old.

Please Note. A delay of two weeks after the final puppy vaccinations is required before puppies are permitted to join classes.

· All adult dogs (over 12 months old) joining or renewing, must have had at least a C3 vaccination administered after 12 months of age. Triennial (3-yearly) C3 vaccination is considered acceptable thereafter.

· Dogs joining or renewing over the age of 4 years that have not had aC3 vaccination in the preceding 3 years must be referred to the Club Vet officer or official nominee.

· Veterinary certificates showing adequate antibody titres* to distemper, hepatitis & parvovirus will be accepted by NSDTC for all adult dogs as long as they are dated within the preceding 12 months. *Adequate antibody titres for distemper, hepatitis & parvovirus are considered to be > 1: 20

· As Bordetella & Parainfluenza (both agents causing canine cough) are not generally life threatening to healthy dogs, these vaccinations would be optional, but recommended & owners should be reminded that these may be required if the dog is to be boarded in kennels.

· All vaccination & antibody titre certificates must be signed by a registered veterinary surgeon. ‘

· Homeopathic ‘vaccinations’ will not be accepted.

CLUB & USE of GROUND GUIDELINES

Please adhere to the following guidelines. They are for the benefit of all members & the general public who use St Ives Showground.

• All dogs must be on lead during club training times (except when off lead work is directed by an instructor during class).

• Dog droppings must be cleaned up & placed in a bin.

• Each week pay your $5.00 ground fee at the Clubhouse. Collect your ticket & hand it to your instructor at start of class.

• Always wear your name tag.

• The dog rings are a leash free area EXCEPT on Saturdays.

• The main oval may be used for leash free exercise, so long as no other organised event is taking place.

PATRONS The Mayor of Ku-ring-gai, Cr Elaine Malicki

Mr Stoyan Rogleff

Dr Angus Ross Dr Jim Thompson Ms Le Hammer

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

OFFICE BEARERS President: Vickie Dean 0411 751 186 Club Secretary: Gael Goldsack 94873656 (Postal Address - PO Box 426 Turramurra 2074) Treasurer: Ngaire Chant 0414 555 884 Vice Presidents: Eve Park 9449 1941 Maggie Young 9451 7986 Chief Instructors: Judy Perrin 9449 7388 (Obedience) Jennifer Hamilton 9982 9029 (Agility) COMMITTEE MEMBERS Assistant Treasurer: Kay Luke Clubhouse Coordinator & Agility Liaison: Pat Walsh Council & Showground Liaison Officer: Sandra Fry Ku-ring-gai K9 Co-ordinator: Sharon Househam Membership Secretary: Pam Rutledge Deputy Membership Secretary: Karen Ortado Newsletter Editor & Archives: Ginny Legh Obedience Demonstration Team Coordinator Ginny Legh Publicity Officer: Melinda Duker Rally O Coordinator: Ginny Legh Training Equipment Officer: Barbara Gurney Training & Trial Equipment Officer: John Jonker Website Officer: Melinda Duker Obedience Trial Sub Committee Agility Trial Sub Committee Trial Manager: Judy Perrin Trial Manager: Jane Hampel Trial Secretary: Eve Park Trial Secretary: Tsuey Hui Chief Steward: Gael Goldsack Chief Steward: Phil Palangas Trophy Officer: Denise Wigney Trophy Officer: Maggie Young

Catering Officers: Kay Luke & Kay Hogan Education Sub Committee Dances with Dogs Sub Committee Karin Bridge Bron Maurer Penny Dalzell Ginny Legh Keith Langley (Agility) Jenny Scamps Judy Perrin (Obedience) Pat Walsh

Clubhouse telephone number: 9440 2047 (Saturdays only)

Please note this telephone has no message recording facility. It will only be answered during training times

if the ring tone is heard by someone in the Clubhouse.

Enquiries re joining the Club: Ginny Legh 9489 1554

NSDTC DOGGY DIARY DATES

Sat 6 October

Sat 13 October

Sat 20 October

Sat 27 October

Sat 3 November

Sat 10 November

Sat 17 November

Sat 24 November

Wed 28 November

Sat 1 December

Flyball Training 2.15-2.45pm BYO BBQ 5.00pm

New members

Flyball Training 2.15-2.45pm

New members General Meeting

Flyball Training 2.15-2.45pm KK9 Test Day 12.00- 2.00pm BYO BBQ 5.00pm

New members (last for 2012) Instructors Meeting

Flyball Training 2.15-2.45pm (last training day for 2012)

Christmas Party 1.00-4.00pm

Committee Meeting 7.30 pm

Working Bee from 1.00pm

October - December 2012

The minutes of General Meetings are available to all members They can be viewed on the noticeboard in the Club House

NB. From 6 October CCD, CD, Open & UD classes start at 4.00pm

12.30pm

Agility & Puppy Classes will continue on Monday nights 26.11.12 - 17.12.12 Instructors training will continue on Wednesday nights 28.11.12 - 19.12.12

Monday night Puppy Classes - 7.00 - 8.00pm These are classes for those who have not yet completed their 6 week course, new puppies & those in Advanced Puppy Class who wish to continue training. To book in, contact Ginny Legh on 9489 1554 or speak with her at the Club

First training day for 2013 is Saturday 2 February

12.30pm